Guesthouses, hotels and resorts

Khlong Son village

Khlong Son is not exactly a go-to accommodation area, but it does offer one notably good upscale spot on a very quiet beach just north of the village itself. If you're staying on the island long-term, a few cheap serviced apartment style hotels are also found along the main road.

Northeast Coast

About five kilometres east of Khlong Son and the ferry ports, on the way to Dan Mai and Salak Phet, a pair of outstanding midrange spots are well worth considering if you seek comfort and quietude. Bear in mind that if you stay out here, you'll either need to rent a motorbike or car, or rely on fickle and expensive songthaews to go anywhere.

Simply outstanding

51/3 Moo 2, Dan Kao, Ko Chang
T: (082) 212 0698;

Set along a thin but scenic beach that actually does have distinctively amber-hued sand to go with views of the Thai mainland and Cambodian mountains, this intimate eight-room resort is one of our ... Read the full review of Amber Sands Beach Resort.

Secluded and creative

42/5 Moo 2, Ben Dan Kou, Ko Chang
T: (087) 933 0681;

About a kilometre past Amber Sands lies Blessed Residence, which competes with Independent Bo on Haad Sai Khao for the island's most artistic atmosphere and design. The first things you see after ... Read the full review of Blessed Residence.

Back to nature

14 Moo 3, Khlong Son, Ko Chang
T: (089) 247 3161;

When we last arrived at Jungle Way, the place had a slightly abandoned air and only two gentle dogs were there to greet us. We began to think it was closed until a soft-spoken man emerged from one of ... Read the full review of Jungle Way.